An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Gallbladder Stones Symptoms: Pain in the upper right part of the stomach and spreading to the back can be a symptom of gallbladder stones, so timely examination is very important. Gallbladder Stones ...

Hispanic doctor using machinery in hospital Findings support continued use of ultrasonography alone to evaluate the severity of gallbladder disease in patients with obesity. Obesity is a risk factor ...

A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive test that produces images of a person’s liver and its blood vessels. A liver ultrasound can help diagnose various conditions that affect the liver, such as fatty ...

Most people start by seeing their GP. Your GP will examine you. They can do some tests to help them decide whether you need a referral to a specialist. Your GP might send you for blood tests and an ...

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief, Division of Internal Medicine, Department ...